US 11 over Alligator Creek
PoorPearl River County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI S SR 43 North · Structure no. 210001105500140
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 11 over Alligator Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 11 over Alligator Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 11 over Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 11 over Alligator Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 11 over Alligator Creek carry?
About 9,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 11 over Alligator Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 11 over Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.